Research Paper
Hello...My research topic is the roles of oil companies in our economy. It is due in about 10 days.. These are are all the particulars...
The paper should have a logical flow to it, and make use of appropriate headings and subheadings. You should follow the suggested format described below: (APA format)
1. Cover Page (1 page). Your report should include a cover sheet which should have: your name, the course name, the date, and the title of
your paper. Do not show the page number on this sheet.
2. Abstract (1page). Abstract should not exceed 200 words and should summarize the main point of your paper. Do not show the page number on this sheet.
3. Introduction (1 page). Start page numbering at "1". In the introduction you should:
- briefly introduce the economic issue to be analyzed;
- briefly describe the economic factors you will be utilizing in your analysis;
- describe how your essay is organized, that is, what you are going to discuss in each of the following sections.
4. Discussion /Analytical Part (2-3 pages). It is recommended that you break this part into several sections (and sub-sections) with appropriate headings (sub- headings). In the discussion part, you should:
- carefully identify and describe the economic issue: What exactly does this mean?
Assess the positive and/or negative economic indicators:
How may this information prove to be an incentive/deterrent for the economy?
- Analyze potential opportunities and threats that this information poses for businesses: How are/should businesses respond to them?
5. Summary and Conclusion (1-2 pages). Your analysis should lead to reasonable conclusions.
6. Reference /Bibliography should include the references that you cite, but also a listing of the material that contributed to your body of knowledge. A minimum of four different sources is required for this paper. Where did you look for answers? If it helped you, please include a reference. Use of information from outside sources that is not attributed will be considered plagiarism. The consequences of academic dishonest are discussed in the Student Manual.
Reference/Bibliography section should give full information. Authors of articles and books and material without specific authors or editors, such as government documents, bulletins, or newspapers, are to be listed alphabetically. Include page numbers only when appropriate.
Be sure to acknowledge the source of all information from outside sources either in footnotes or in the text. In-text quotations must correspond exactly with the in working, spelling, and punctuation. Page numbers must be given. Changes must be indicated: use brackets to
identify insertions; ellipsis dots (...) to show omissions. Also indicate where emphasis has been added. Only lengthy quotations (more than 50 words) should be separated from the text; such quotations must be double-spaced and indented at the left margin. References to authors in the text must exactly match those in the Reference/Bibliography section.
8. Appendices. Here you should place your tables, graphics (such as bar charts, trend lines, etc.) and any other important materials.
The text of your essay (the text only, that is, not including Abstract, Table of Contents, Bibliography/References, Tables, Charts, and other appendices) should be 4-8 pages. The text must be double spaced, fully justified, font style=Arial/Microsoft Sans Serif/Times New Roman, point size=12, page setup is Portrait, and 1 inch margins.